Hi Friend,

This fall, URGE is defending reproductive justice in a challenging time while investing in the creativity and power of the next generation.

I’m excited to share a few highlights from recent months and opportunities to connect with us in the weeks ahead.

As part of our upcoming Micro Influencer Summit in Denver, URGE will host a special Welcome Reception on Wednesday, October 22, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM MDT to kick off the event. This gathering will bring together digital storytellers, organizers, and advocates from across the country to connect, share ideas, and build collective power.

Whether you’re part of our influencer community or a local supporter, we’d love for you to join us in celebrating the creativity and commitment of those shaping the future of Reproductive Justice.

This August, URGE’s Communications team hosted the first-ever Our Folks Voices of LGBTQ+ Youth of Color Convening in Chicago. We brought together the 2025–2026 cohort of eight fellows for in-person training, community building, and storytelling.

Highlights included:

      • Skill-building sessions on Reproductive Justice, messaging, and digital content creation.

      • Guest speakers, including Executive Director Kimberly Inez McGuire and an inspiring alumni panel.

Attendees felt welcomed and supported, and left feeling more confident as an RJ storyteller. One participant shared:

“This trip absolutely changed my life. It’s given me hope, vigor, and a new appreciation for this work as a legitimate career.”

At URGE, we know the fight for Reproductive Justice must be fueled locally. That’s why we invest in youth-led projects across Alabama, Georgia, Texas, California, Ohio, and Kansas.

Since launching our Reproductive Justice Organizing & Advocacy Grant Program in 2021:

      • We’ve awarded 170 grants totaling $86,391.

      • Funded 308 projects across six states.

      • Made 2025 our biggest year yet, with 30% more grants and 64% more funding than 2024.

This year also marked the expansion of our Campus Care Kit Program, distributing $22,000 worth of health supplies to 26 chapters. For example, earlier this year, we awarded $7,000 in grants to Texas Community Action Networks to support bold local projects from LGBTQIA+ storytelling workshops to a short film on Black fatherhood.

Even in uncertain times, we must continue to train and invest in the next generation of leaders to drive change.

Friend, will you help ensure this work continues by donating today?

Thank you for standing with URGE in the fight for Reproductive Justice.

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Washington, DC 20016
United States

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